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NU56 JKE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,087 mi
Last recorded152,087 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 JKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,087 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 152,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,404 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 132,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 124,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 31 Oct 2012 116,334 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,095 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,900 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on limit, both rear tyres slight distortion

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,900 miles

both front tyres on limit, both rear tyres slight distortion

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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NU56 JKE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU56 JKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU56 JKE registered?

NU56 JKE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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